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Loughlin Law, P.A. is a boutique law firm in Boca Raton, offering personal injury, estate planning, and probate services throughout the state of Florida. Attorney Nicole M. Loughlin earned her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law, where she graduated Cum Laude and was among the top fifteen percent in her class. As an editor of the St. Thomas Law Review, Ms. Loughlin developed strong research and writing skills, which are invaluable to effective legal practice. Ms. Loughlin served as a judicial intern for a Senior United States District Judge and a United States Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court in and for the Southern District of Florida. She was awarded a pro bono commendation for contributing over three hundred (300) hours of pro bono work. While in private practice, Ms. Loughlin has established a strong background in the areas of personal injury, estate planning, probate administration, community association law, real estate, and property insurance claims. She is involved in the community and serves on the board of directors of several local organizations. Ms. Loughlin is a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. She was selected for The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Top 40 under 40. Membership is by invitation only. She is also AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell and rated 10/10 by Avvo - the highest ratings for both organizations. Whether you have been injured in an accident, wish to protect your family through a carefully considered estate plan, or are trying to navigate the legal intricacies of probate court, Ms. Loughlin will create a legal strategy tailored just for you.
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What Does a Basic Estate Plan Include?A basic estate plan is more than just a Will, though having a Will is an important component and essential to an estate plan.
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Are Revocable Trusts Public Record?Trusts are not public record, and for some, privacy is a key consideration when creating a trust. Unlike a last will and testament, a revocable trust does not get deposited with the probate court in the State of Florida upon the death of the Grantor or Settlor (i.e. person who created the trust). An exception exists if there is a lawsuit filed regarding the trust.
Can You Avoid Probate without a Trust?Many people want to avoid a potentially costly and lengthy probate process for the beneficiaries of their estate, but don
How are Wills Executed in Florida?Florida is pretty particular when it comes to the execution of testamentary documents. If a Florida will is not executed with certain formalities, it may be deemed invalid, which means the testator will be treated as if he or she died without a will. If your will is deemed invalid, you lose the power to appoint your personal representative and your assets will descend according to Florida law as opposed to your well thought out wishes.
What is a Durable Power of Attorney?Many people think that estate planning is something that should be done if you have a lot of money or are close to death. This is not true! Everyone needs an estate plan regardless of their age or wealth. Three out of the four estate planning documents we commonly draft for our clients are to be used during life! A Durable Power of Attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents.
What is a Florida Living Will?A living will in Florida is a declaration regarding life sustaining procedures. Any competent adult may, at any time, make a living will or written declaration and direct the
What is a Health Care Surrogate?A designation of health care surrogate allows you to designate an agent to make medical and health care decisions on your behalf. The document must be signed by you in the presence of two subscribing adult witnesses. The person designated as surrogate shall not act as witness to the execution of the document designating the health care surrogate. At least one person who acts as a witness shall be neither the principal
What is a Lady Bird Deed?In Florida, a Lady Bird deed is an estate planning tool used which can be used to avoid the probate of real property. The property is immediately transferred to the beneficial owner, a.k.a. remainderman, upon the death of the grantor/life tenant.